05-15-1984 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 15, 1984
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on May 15, 1984, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m., with the
following Council members present:
Mayor Kevin O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Herbert Spahn, Jr.
Terry Cuson
Absent: Robert J. Lodge
Also present:
L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Rev. Douglas
White of the Miami Shores Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Under 19 Team of the Miami Shores Snrcer Club was honored
with the presentation by Mayor O'Connor of a Proclamation to
be given to the President of the Hanau, Germany Fussballclub,
upon their upcoming visit, in recognition of the bond of
brotherhood that exists between the two teams through exchange
participation in the Junior Orange Bowl Soccer Tournament.
STATE OF THE VILLAGE address by Mayor O'Connor.
Mayor O'Connor reviewed the state of the Village follow-
ing his first year in office, highlighting commitments
made to the citizens, projects undertaken during the year
and future goals.
MINUTES.
(a) Council meeting 5/1/84 - Mr. Cuson wanted to discuss his
motion approving the Chevron mini -mart in light of
subsequent information bearing on the case. This was
ruled out of order until it is made an agenda item.
The minutes were then approved as written by motion
made by Mr. Cuson, seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed
unanimously.
Receipt was acknowledged of the following:
(b) Recreation Advisory Committee, 4/9/84.
(c) Downtown Revitalization Board, 4/19/84.
(d) Fine Arts Commission, 4/23/84.
(e) Advisory Board on Handicapped, 4/25/84.
(f) Fine Arts Commission, 4/30/84.
(g) Advisory Board on Handicapped, 5/2/84.
(h) Planning & Zoning Board, 5/10/84.
The Council again requested Country Club Advisory Board minutes.
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LIBRARY ADDITION.
Mr. Forney reported that the plans had been approved by
the Planning & Zoning Board with a variance on the rear
setback to permit the addition to be constructed along the
same alignment as the existing building. The Handicapped
Advisory Board had also approved the plans for handicapped
access and facilities. The non -conforming rear setback is
6.21 ft. from the property line. According to the architect
this is short plus or minus 7 ft. After discussion Mr.
Cuson moved approval of the variance on the rear setback
of plus or minus 7 ft. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Jensen
and passed unanimously.
The plans were explained by Mr. Jim Stuart, President of the
Library Board, who pointed out the new construction, location
of the handicapped ramp with suggestions for landscaping.
Mr. Cuson moved that the plans be approved with authorization
to go out to bid. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and
passed unanimously.
PETITION FOR CLOSING STREETS.
A petition was presented to Council signed by 80 residents
requesting that N. W. 105th, 107th and 109th Streets be
closed mid -block between N. W. 2nd Avenue and N. W. 3rd Avenue.
Mr. Rick Leslie of 77 N. W. 109th Street, spoke to the Council
on behalf of the petition outlining the increasing traffic
and dangerous speeders who threaten lives and property.
Mr. Douglas Wesley, 210 N. W. 105th St., and Mrs. Butikofer,
38 N. W. 105th St., repeated the claims of speeding and noisey
vehicles.
After discussion of traffic counts, Planning Board approval
and legal aspects Mayor O'Connor referred the proposal to the
Village Manager to pursue it with the Village Attorney and
the Chief of Police.
HISTORIC TREE DESIGNATION.
Mr. Forney asked that the table on this matter be continued
until he comes back with a different recommendation, with
the possibility of a tree ordinance. Council concurred.
ACOUSTICAL PANELS FOR COUNTRY CLUB.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended approval of
the purchase of a new sliding sound -proof door for the
Shores Room at the Country Club at a cost of $5900.00. He
further stated that the financial report of the Club appears
to make possible the expenditure of these funds at this time.
Mr. Cuson moved that the Council approve the purchase of
APPROVED:
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this item, accepting the low bid of RJC & Associates
for the acoustical panels. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Jensen.
Mr. Spahn stated that the golf course is in bad shape and
he wanted to know if we have sufficient funds for whatever
reconditioning is needed. Mr. Forney assured him this was
no problem. Mrs. Jensen was concerned about the color or
finish of these panels. The motion was then passed
unanimously.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
In a report to Council Mr. Forney recommended acceptance of a
bid from Southern International Fireworks for a 4th of July
display at a cost of $3500.00, with the formal bid proceedings
to be waived. Mr. Cuson moved that the bid proceedings be
waived with the approval of $3500.00 for the display. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Spahn and passed unanimously.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.
(a) Five -Year Capital Plan - presented to Council for the
General Fund. Mr. Forney highlighted the proposed
improvements which totaled $1,474,171.00 over the next
five years. He added that the FY 85 improvements would
be considered with the budget.
(b) Membership report - Country Club.
(c) Financial reports - Country Club.
(d) Investment report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Tour to Lowe Gallery, May 22nd, leave Community Center
9:15 a.m., return 12:15 p.m.
(b) Memorial Day Observance, May 28 - Memorial Park, 10 a.m.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Jensen called attention to the Metro ordinance concerning
teenage gatherings and parents' responsibility (in reference to
a complaint received from a resident).
Mr. Cuson thanked the Mayor for summarizing the year's activities
which he felt was very productive.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Ms. Elsie Baioff, 366 N. E. 98th St., presented to Council a
number of complaints, which she contended were being ignored,
in regard to trees on her street, public works personnel and
police response.
DJOULAMENT. � p.m.
Kevin O'Connor
Mayor
Village Clerk